The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-06-22

a Golden Wedding.

1t IS Of rare occurrence. Comparatively
but few couple ever reach the liflieth an
niyersary of married life but when it
does occur, it very properly Great quite
a sensation, and no little stir, in the com
munty, where the fortunate twain may
chance to reside.
The principle feature OF interes; in the
vicinity If 5ladsnn Centre the past week,
has been the "Goden Wedding Of Mr..
and Mrs. VIM d. Hayden which took
place at their residence, saturday June Is.
1t seems that near relatives first pro-
posed such an occurrence, and then
friends gladly chimcd in. and lastly the
Grange. Of which order Mr. iiakieu is a
prominent member, took sid, and when
the Patrons of Ilusbandry fate l. u II
any such thing, it goes with rush.
The day was Il most favorable one, all
that could be wished for, aud by tho time
the golden sun had reached the meridian.
large number had gathered to enjoy the
golden opportunity, golden presents were
ut hand and the golden wedding had be-
gun.
Mrs. l.. X. Adams, very appropriate
" presented the gifts that members Of
Skowhegan Grange had generously CON
tributed, and llcman Ilunncwcll in be-
half OF relatives and friends, presented
the valuable presents given by those out
: l.. 81. 4 h..n ftl in
ner was served on tables spread under
fruit and shade trees In the back yard,
and at the right time s, ID Arnold, mas-
te, Of ceremonies, called the company to
the feast Rev. J. w Carr invoked the
Divine blessing. After dinner Mr.
Arnold called to orJer and introduced
Rev. ). r.. Emerson for the opening
speech Then Mrs. q Noin gave II
splendid poem written for the occasion.
Then Dr. s \. Patten WAS called out and
eloquent style. j. ID. Emerson Offered
voluntary marks MIR. Hayden fcclngll
and appropriately responded during the
different exercises of the day, and botl
himself and bride Of fifty years, seemed Sc
much younger than they really are, ant
to renew life again in their pleasant sur
roundings
The following are the presents and til,
donors: Parlor set, donated by members
of the Skowhegan Grange: marble tol
centre table, Chandler Tuttle; fancy
i spring rocker, Parker, Morrill, & Go.
silver cake basket, Mr. and Mrs. VIM
/ lIolbrock This was especially prcscntet
/ by Mr.. llolbrook in a very comical am
poctical style. One dozen each, silver
/ l,,f, unl fnrls aud Inhpt.
| Hayden; onc-half dozen each, silver
4 knives and forks, Mr.. and Mrs Alvin
| Day; silver berry spoon, Mr. and Mrs d
| G. JeWctt; silver dessert spoon, mir. an,
Mrs S. NJ Nuttng; gold pen, s. NJ. Nut
ting gold pen and pencil, Mr. and Mrs
Joseph Bunker; gold pen, Eugene Law
renee; gold ring, Miss BiXby; two ant
onc-half dollar gold piece, S. ID. Arnold
pnrlor lamp, Mr.. and Mrs. c. + Tufts
lemonade set, Mrs. Fanny Lawrence ant
Mrs. AliccWhotf; lounge, Miss Georgian
ma Hayden; tea set Mr. and Mrs +
Moore; glass set, Hr. and Mrs. A. NJ
| Thompson; glass cake plate, Mr.. ano
Mrs H. f. Gilman fancy dish, Mr. ant
| Mrs. l.. H. Hayden; glass pitcher, Mr.
and Mrs. James BiXby majolica pitcher
Mrs +. =. Gilman; glass vases, Mr. ant
hIS' Ia IL IiaNhtHi pan Npo''h pl"hh'to
Miss Olive Hayden; bed-spread, Mrs. {
II. prcblc and Mrs. +. Lawrence; pipe
Dana Lawrence.
Owing to a funeral and sickness, and
business, not SO many OF the members of
the Skowhcgan Grange were present as
otherwise would have been, but it was a
golden time and IAN went merry as a
marriage bell
W. e. of Skowhegan Grange.